It has been almost a year since my last post. This past year has been one of the most important years of my life. After a very long hiatus, I decided that it was time to go back to school. Only this time, I wasn't going back to Fresno State. I decided to finish up at Fresno Pacific. I've absolutely loved getting back to my studies. I was a little apprehensive at first because I had been away for so long, but I quickly found myself back in the swing of things and actually looking forward to going to class. Although, I did have those mornings where I would've rather been sleeping (the older I get the harder it is to feel youthful in the morning). But it was in one of my classes where I learned more than I thought I ever could have.
I have been a Christian for quite a while. In fact, a great majority of my life has been as a Christian. However, I have not always done my part to show the world that I am who I claim to be. I have fallen away from my faith and come back so many times that I can't even put a number on it. However, it was in a class at Fresno Pacific that totally made me take an honest look at my life. Have I been true to myself? Have I been true to God? The answer to both of those questions is "no." Though I have always been taught about Jesus' love for everyone, it wasn't until my class did an in depth study on the book of Matthew in the new testament in the Bible, that I began to understand just how far his love reaches. I have come to realize that the true message that Jesus was trying to get across was that loving one another, and showing compassion for your fellow man is more powerful than hatred could ever be. So, since I've taken this, I have been convicted in my heart to love people. In doing so, I have learned so much about forgiveness and mending friendships. I am so thankful that I was able to be in that class. It has changed my life forever. It has reaffirmed my faith in Jesus.
I am fully aware that this post may not sit well with certain people that I know. I also realize that my faith might be news to some of the readers as well, and that's okay. I'm secure in my faith now enough to put it out there. This wasn't so just a short time ago. I also want people to know that I am in no way better than anyone else because of my faith. I am not perfect. I have my faults and I make mistakes. But I will continue to strive to love everyone. That doesn't mean that we will always get along or see eye to eye. That is not what love is all about. I can love you without agreeing with you, no matter what the subject.
I still love to laugh. I still love volleyball and sports. I still love music. I am just ready to let the world know what drives me. That's my faith in Jesus Christ and I am committed to loving my fellow person. This is a little different from my other posts, but I have really felt like I needed to share this. I know that there aren't many people who read this, but those who do will now know me just a little bit better. Thanks for reading.
Until next time,
Trevor
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